Active ingredient(in each tablet)  

Buffered aspirin equal to 325 mg aspirin (NSAID)*

(buffered with aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and magnesium hydroxide)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

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for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

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arthritis

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headache

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muscular aches

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toothache

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premenstrual & menstrual cramps

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cold

Warnings

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include

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hives

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facial swelling

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asthma (wheezing)

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shock

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

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are age 60 or older

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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems

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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

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take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)

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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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 stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain

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ulcers

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bleeding problems

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high blood pressure

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heart or kidney disease

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taken a diuretic

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reached age 60 or older

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asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking:

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any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)

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a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

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a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

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any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.

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you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.

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stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts

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ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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painful area is red or swollen

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pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

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fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

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any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

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do not use more than directed

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drink a full glass of water with each dose

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adults and children 12 years and over: take 2  tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist; not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours

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children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

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each tablet contains: calcium 70 mg, and magnesium 10 mg

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store at controlled room temperature 200 -  250 C (680 -  770 F)

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protect from moisture and excessive heat 

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40 lake, granular sugar, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?  

1-800-452-0051

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

200 Kimball Drive

Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622

Package Label

Ascriptin